Adam Roberts

Versatile performer who became a mainstay at defensive tackle this season after serving as a backup DE last year … recorded 32 tackles … made eight tackles, including a career-high seven solos, and had a blocked FG vs. Syracuse … had 5.5 tackles for loss and four QB hurries vs. UAB … aggressive defender who exhibits good strength and quickness … earned his third letter.

Saw extensive playing time as a backup, primarily subbing for all-conference choice Trent Cole … played in all 12 games and started the Rhode Island game in place of the injured Cole … 40 total tackles with a tackle for loss … had a career-high nine tackles vs. Rhode Island … made six tackles vs. Louisville … earned his second letter.

Reserve defensive tackle who played in every game, making 16 tackles. . . played 141 defensive downs, adding five tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries and one quarterback hit. . . had a season-high four tackles, including two for losses, in win over Houston.

PREP SCHOOL: Two-year starter at Milford Academy, playing for coach Bill Chaplek. . . started at linebacker in 2000 and defensive end in 2001. . . had seven sacks in 2001. . . helped team to an 8-2 record each season.

First team all-city choice as a senior at Midwood High, playing for coach Marshall Tames. . . named to the Big 44 team by the New York Daily News after setting school record with 139 tackles.

Born August 28, 1982 in Brooklyn, N.Y. . . son of Colin and Delia Roberts. . . is an only child … communications major.